What Does LGBTQ+ Discrimination Look Like?

It's Pride Month, and we want to raise awareness of the discrimination that the LGBTQ+ population face in our nation. We realize this is a multi-faceted issue, so this is simply an introduction to the possible experiences of our clients and LGBTQ+ individuals within our community. Our hope at Heartland Therapy Connection is to shed … Continue reading What Does LGBTQ+ Discrimination Look Like?

Adverse Childhood Experiences and Toxic Stress

What are Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)?  Adverse Childhood Experiences, or ACEs, are potentially traumatic events that occur in childhood (Ages 0-17), such as neglect and experiencing or witnessing violence. ACEs can cause Toxic Stress and have lasting effects on physical health and mental well-being into adulthood. The CDC-Kaiser Permanente adverse childhood experiences (ACE) study between 1995 … Continue reading Adverse Childhood Experiences and Toxic Stress

Defining Sexual Harassment and Assault

One area of mental health that Heartland Therapy Connection aims to treat and raise awareness for is the impact of sexual abuse and assault. The discussion of awareness starts with knowing the proper terminology. There is power for a victim, or survivor, of sexual abuse and assault to identify what injustice they experienced. When diving … Continue reading Defining Sexual Harassment and Assault